Nigerians have expressed sadness and shock over the sudden passing of former Big Brother Naija Season 3 housemate, Patrick Fakoya aka Rico Swavey.

Recall that we reported today that the reality star died on Thursday morning after he was involved in a ghastly motor accident.

His colleague, Alex Unusual had yesterday said Swavey was involved in a ghastly accident and the doctors were still trying to resuscitate him.

She, therefore, called for prayers for the reality star, saying that he was in a critical condition.

She tweeted: “Good morning sweethearts. Please put @iamricoswavey in your prayers today. He was involved in a ghastly accident hours ago and the doctors are still trying to resuscitate him as I just left the hospital. It’s really critical. I’m staying positive.#PrayForRicoSwavey”

Sadly, this morning, she announced his sad passing.

Below are some of the reactions online:

We lost him.

But thanks a lot guys. God knows best pic.twitter.com/W4nPi0vGrz

— Tobi Bakre (@tobibakre) October 13, 2022

We pray against every spirit of untimely death that’s lurking around us.

May we not die untimely. May God protect us and keep us safe in all our doings.

RIP Rico Stavey and every youths that have left this earth untimely.

— DUCHESSOFLEKKI (@Faithysia_blunt) October 13, 2022

Gone too soon!! Rip Rico swavey.. We will forever miss you pic.twitter.com/wvGxJbExhD

— Jaykendrick (@Juliusbalaa) October 13, 2022

Was praying it wouldn’t get to this, RIP Rico. He was literally the sweetest soul, working with him on Tinsel was always such a joy. Always smiling, always joking, always laughing.

This is heartbreaking, gone way too soon.

Praying for his family and loves ones.

— Beverly Naya (@BeverlyNaya) October 13, 2022

Psa 90:12 So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. Nothing de this life.

RIP Rico Swavey. pic.twitter.com/cC2kihYxUr

— Beauty bf (@david_kozah) October 13, 2022

Omo, just like that Rico is gone, God please accept his soul and give his family and friends the fortitude to bear his painful exit.

RIP Rico Swavey.

— Ugegbe (@MarinatedTurks) October 13, 2022

It’s a sad day for BBN community

RIP Ricopic.twitter.com/q4NaF9cvbW

— Ewurama Folake (@Owusuivy) October 13, 2022

Rico was such a beautiful man

In and out

Thank you for sharing your awesomeness with us

Thanks for gracing our screen with positivity and light

Thanks for the beautiful moments

We love you Patrick Fakoya

Rip Rico

pic.twitter.com/5pKMz9iMns

— Under reconstruction (@tomisin_ms) October 13, 2022

His journey has come to an end at 29.

Pray for the family of Patrick

Fakoya, aka Rico Swavey.

The Big Brother Nigeria season 3 Housemate battled hard to stay alive but he’s gone now.

He’s resting now . RIP Rico Swavey.

Goodbye #RicoSwavey pic.twitter.com/WSy4w2ti33

— President Eniola Daniel (@UnlimitedEniola) October 13, 2022

Leaving your house and going home safely is such an underrated blessing

RIP Rico

— SOSO (@realsophy) October 13, 2022

So sorry about your death Rico. Keep resting in the blossom of our maker

Your legacy lives on. RIP Rico pic.twitter.com/47l7Ce1I1M

— Niyi Lawal (@theniyilawal) October 13, 2022

This was not what we agreed Rico. Rest In Peace #ricoswavey. pic.twitter.com/W8IgiboPeA

— ALEX UNUSUAL (@alex_unusual) October 13, 2022